Southwark Council's Planning Committee
The Planning Committee recently refused extended opening hours for a Walworth Road McDonald's due to highway safety concerns.
Southwark Council's Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) refused McDonald's application to extend opening hours for a proposed Walworth Road restaurant on 7 October 2026. The committee cited concerns over highway obstruction and safety for the decision. McDonald's had sought to operate from 06:00 to 00:00 daily, an extension from the existing 08:30 to 20:00 Monday to Saturday and 10:00 to 17:00 on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
The Planning Committee is a body of Southwark Council responsible for making decisions on planning applications. Its remit includes considering proposals for new developments, changes of use, and alterations to existing properties within the borough. There are currently no upcoming meetings listed for the committee where this topic is scheduled for discussion.
Key facts
- Southwark Council's Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) refused McDonald's application to extend opening hours on 7 October 2026. Source
- The refusal was due to concerns over highway obstruction and safety. Source
- McDonald's had applied to operate from 06:00 to 00:00 Monday to Sunday. Source
- The existing permission for the Walworth Road unit allows operation from 08:30 to 20:00 Monday to Saturday. Source
- The existing permission also allows operation from 10:00 to 17:00 on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Source
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